Convocatorias

The program is aimed at researchers working in the fields of ‘Urban Economics’ and the ‘Economics of Innovation’ who are interested in visiting IEB in 2011 for a short period of time (one or two weeks). During this period, visiting researchers can benefit from the IEB’s research competence in these areas, and participate in seminars and other events. They will also be able to strengthen their contacts with IEB researchers and lay the foundations for joint projects in the future.

The program is aimed at researchers working in the fields of ‘Fiscal Federalism’, ‘Political Economy’ and ‘Economics of Taxation’ who are interested in visiting IEB in 2010 for a short period of time (one or two weeks). During this period, visiting researchers can benefit from the IEB’s research competence in these areas, and participate in seminars and other events. They will also be able to strengthen their contacts with IEB researchers and lay the foundations for joint projects in the future.

We look for students who graduated after 2006 and who aim at enrolling at the PhD program in Economics at University of Barcelona. We prefer candidates with a Master in Economics (or DEA, for Spain) to be completed by summer 2010. Note that, in any case, advanced micro, macro and econometrics courses are a prerequisite for the admission to the PhD program and thus for the awarding of the scholarship. A very good academic record and good English are also required for the position.

n the Research Programs “Fiscal Federalism” (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch-Roca) and “Cities and Innovation” (Heads: Prof. Elisabet Viladecans-Marsal & Prof. José García-Quevedo) at the IEB, we are seeking junior researchers in economics. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on research topics in the areas of ‘Fiscal Federalism’ and ‘Cities and Innovation’, which are the core research topics of these programs, and to develop independent work on her own topics.

We plan to fund 4 research projects, worth 5,000 euros each. The IEB will decide on the allocation of the research grants after evaluation of applications received. Applicants must have documented research competence in the area. Graduate students may only apply for grants if the project leader is a researcher with a Ph.D. Applications will be evaluated by a research committee and ranked on the basis of established scientific criteria.

The program is aimed at researchers working in the fields of ‘Fiscal Federalism’, ‘Political Economy’ and ‘Economics of Taxation’ who are interested in visiting IEB in 2010 for a short period of time (one or two weeks). During this period, visiting researchers can benefit from the IEB’s research competence in these areas, and participate in seminars and other events. They will also be able to strengthen their contacts with IEB researchers and lay the foundations for joint projects in the future.

The program is aimed at researchers working in the fields of ‘Regional and urban economics’ and ‘Economics of innovation’ who are interested in visiting IEB for a short period of time (one or two weeks). During this period, visiting researchers can benefit from the IEB’s research competence in these areas, and participate in seminars and other events. They will also be able to strengthen their contacts with IEB researchers and lay the foundations for joint projects in the future.

In the Research Program “Fiscal Federalism” (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch-Roca) at the IEB, we are seeking two economists at post-doc level (full-time). The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on research topics in the area of ‘Fiscal Federalism’, the program’s core research topic, and to carry out independent work on their own areas of research.

The program is aimed at researchers working in the fields of ‘Fiscal Federalism’, ‘Political Economy’ and ‘Economics of Taxation’ who are interested in visiting IEB for a short period of time (one or two weeks). During this period, visiting researchers can benefit from the IEB’s research competence in these areas, and participate in seminars and other events. They will also be able to strengthen their contacts with IEB researchers and lay the foundations for joint projects in the future.

In the Research Program “Regulation” (Head: Dr. Francesc Trillas) at the IEB, we are seeking one economist at post-doc level (full-time). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on research topics in the area of ‘Regulation’, and to carry out independent work on his or her own area of research.

The IEB’s Research Program “Fiscal Federalism” (Heads: Prof. Albert Solé-Ollé & Prof. Núria Bosch- Roca) is seeking an economist at post-doc level. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to research in the area of ‘Fiscal Federalism’, the core research topic of the program, and to develop independent work on her own topics.

The academic year starts on September 1, 2009. The scholarship is for a period of two years (Master’s period), plus two additional years (PhD period) for students who are accepted on the PhD program. The amount of each stipend is 1,000 euro/month, and tuition fees will be waived.
The successful candidates will be admitted to the Master’s program in Economics at the University of Barcelona. The Master’s program is recognized by the Ministry of Education and the PhD program has received an award of excellence by the Ministry of Science.